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The Pros and Cons of Social Investing 12/09/2015 07:00pm • So you like your investments just fine. But here's the big-money, big-data, 2-ton terabyte question: How do your followers on social media like them? Or have they "liked" them, to borrow from Facebook parlance? Perhaps the even more relevant question -- at least for those new to investment -- is h 50 Ways to Improve Your Finances in 2016 12/08/2015 07:00pm • New year, new youAre you ready to make some big changes in 2016? We pulled together our top stories from 2015 to help you get on the right financial track as you ring in the new year. From smarter saving to savvier spending, these tips will help you prioritize your money management tasks and reach y 7 Tech Advances That Will Change Seniors' Lives 12/08/2015 07:00pm • As the baby boomers roll into retirement in droves, one can't help wondering why we aren't yet living in the world of "The Jetsons." While we may not see a flying car that can fold into a briefcase in our lifetime, there are some significant technological advances ahead that will make aging easier Cities Lead the Way Past Washington's Gridlock 12/06/2015 07:00pm • Cities! The current glossy magazines whet appetites by assessing the competitive appeal of cities around the world: what's tops for this and that among London, Paris, Vienna, Shanghai, Sydney, San Francisco, Berlin, Stockholm. Rome, New York. Our international cities present an amazing picture of h 4 Stock Sectors to Watch in 2016 12/02/2015 07:00pm • What's the investment landscape going to look like in 2016? More of the same, but in less obvious places. Terry Sandven, chief equity strategist with U.S. Bank Wealth Management in Minneapolis, says fundamentals remain favorable for select companies within many key sectors, especially the technolo How Job Hunting Has Changed In the Last Decade 12/02/2015 07:00pm • Job searching has changed drastically over the last 10 years or so. Even if the last time you were on the job hunt was only several years ago, you need to reacquaint yourself with how it differs today. Otherwise, you may not get a good return on your time investment regardless of whether you submit The ultimate 2015 tech gift guide 12/02/2015 10:16am • by Ben Taylor At SpecOut, we set out to create the ultimate tech gift guide, with product selections from more than a dozen categories. The gadgets, gizmos and geek-approved devices on this list range from inexpensive ($35) to pricey ($3,000), but they all represent the top tier of their resp 5 Ways Professionals Can Boost Their Online Reputations 11/24/2015 07:00pm • Personal branding isn't just for celebrities. It applies to you, too! Consider this: More than one-quarter of Americans now believe that they are more likely to make a first impression online than at a party or social engagement. That's according to a survey by Domain.ME, the provider of the .ME d Here's Why Everyone Needs a Passion Project at Work 11/23/2015 07:00pm • Most people associate "passion" more closely with a secret love affair than they do with work. But I'm a strong believer in bringing passion to every aspect of life, including your career. No matter what you do for a living -- or where you are in your professional journey -- I encourage you to fin Stocks versus socks for the holidays 11/22/2015 11:50am • WASHINGTON -- Some people are impossible to buy gifts for. But if you have even a general idea of their likes or interests, the gift of stocks might do the trick. A service provided by Giveashare.com is an example of two new ways it's easier than ever to stuff stockings with stocks. Giveasha Punk legend Cheetah Chrome battles Facebook to use his name 11/20/2015 10:10am • WASHINGTON -- Ask the man whose red hair and sneer made him one of the most identifiable musicians in the early days of punk rock what his name is, and his answer is qualified: "Cheetah Chrome, mostly, but according to Facebook it's Eugene Richard O'Connor." The 60-year old guitarist from Cle 5 red flags to look for on Airbnb and other vacation rental sites 11/20/2015 07:15am • With the proliferation of vacation rental sites like Airbnb, HomeAway and TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals, you've probably tried, or at least toyed with the idea of, staying in someone else's home. After all, with competitive pricing and more space and amenities than you would expect at a standard hote Column: Holiday shopping scams to watch for 11/19/2015 05:07am • Q: What scams should I watch for this holiday shopping season? A:  The predictions for the 2015 holiday shopping season continue to suggest that we’ll see record spending when it comes to online shopping. This isn’t lost on cyber-criminals, as they gear up to take advantage of the additio Shorter commutes, driverless cars on Northern Va. commuters' wish list 11/18/2015 12:08pm • TYSONS, Va. — Ask local commuters about transportation priorities, and almost 6 in 10 say they'd like to reduce trip times. And more than half say they'll be interested in trying a driverless car when they become available. In a survey of northern Virginians on the region's long range transport 7 ways to lower the cost of a holiday road trip 11/17/2015 12:00pm • The holidays are nearly upon us, with many families driving long distances to spend time with each other in the next weeks. Road trips are also an annual part of my family's holiday traditions, with our extended families living at least three hours away (and many relatives even farther). Along th